Saving Money

Getting Organized

Honestly, this is an area I struggle with. I was not born with an organized mind...I'm spontaneous and easily distracted...therefore that has me starting new projects before I have completed others...
But thankfully, I was able to get a few things organized around here:

Although I made some accomplishments, as I look forward to a brand New Year...both of these items are still at the top of my list. Being organized is really essential to saving money right??...that is why I need to find new ways to reach these goals.

I feel like this may be a common goal for many of us every year. (Anyone agree?)

Getting Started

I already made a jump start on 2014 by purchasing my planner and setting it all up yesterday! Woo Hoo!

This planner is by Jen at I Heart Organizing. I bought her planner last year and loved it so much I am going to use it for 2014 as well!
The planner has to be printed and assembled yourself...but to me a great planner is the first step in an organized year! (so totally worth it and cute too!)

Who Wants to Help?

I thought it would be fun to work on these two areas with YOU!! Nothing motivates me more than seeing others make progress! I have set up two group boards on Pinterest; titled Saving $$ 2014 and Getting Organized 2014. As we find ideas to help achieve these goals we can share with each other by pinning them.
When you make progress on either goal you can share it with text or a picture on my Facebook page or on my Google + page.

35 comments:

Oooh! Oooh! I want in on the Pinterest boards!! Can I get in on both? I really want to work on saving money this year as well, and I'm kind of an organization nutso (although if you were to look at my apartment right now, you probably couldn't tell!). Woohoo! Excellent goals :) Can't wait to see how it goes!

I definitely want to do this:) These are two big goals for me along with fitness goals and healthy eating. I would love ideas for healthy recipes if anyone is up for that. I am not on Pinterest but I will join:)

I use the Martha Stewart Discbound system that Jen uses. http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/products/martha-stewart-home-office/discbound_notebooks.htmlI bought the special punch because I know I will use it every year. Staples has a line of binders that are the same system called the M System. http://www.staples.com/M-by-Staples-Arc-Customizable-Leather-Notebook-System-Black-9-1-2/product_886232You could always use a nice three ring binder as well. I print the even pages and the turn them over and print the odd. I LOVE it though! xoxo

I commented, but I think it got lost in cyberspace. Oops! Hoping this isn't a double-comment. Anyway, I also commented on the Pinterest boards, so count me in! I'm "MicheleStitches" there as well. http://www.pinterest.com/michelestitches/

I am playing catch up on blog stalking. :) You have accomplished so much this past year, my friend!! I am so glad that we were able to not only connect but also to meet in person in 2013! I also can't wait to see all of your amazing ideas in 2014. And don't you just love a brand spanking new planner?? :) xoxo

Hi Sharon, I have been talking about goal setting over on the blog. I am easily distracted from organizing too! I left you this long comment on your redo and blogger ate it! Rather than rewrite it I thought I'd comment on this post. Thanks for sharing at the party and love your new kitchen <3 Theresa @DearCreatives

Hi Mary! Pinterest requires we both follow each other before you can be on a group board together. I'm already following you so as soon as you follow me I'll send you the invites! Super excited to add you!!xoxo

Hi my pinterest is http://www.pinterest.com/tylertonks22/ I have never seen a blog with the pinterest connection. I recently discovered pinterest when I was decorating my new bathroom. I think it is great and I checked out your pins.